Ampho B 50mg Injection- 1
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Manufactured By Vhb Life Sciences Inc
Composition Amphotericin B (50mg)
Package Size ( 1 Injection in a vial )
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Description:
Ampho B 50mg Injection- 1 is an antifungal medicine used to treat serious and potentially life-threatening infections caused by different fungal species. The lipid complex form of this medicine is used in patients who do not respond or are unable to tolerate the conventional form of this medicine.
Uses / Indications:
Severe fungal infections , Kala-Azar
Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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Faq for medicine:
A: Ampho b is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus
Q: Is Ampho b light sensitive?
A: Ampho b is not light sensitive
Q: What is Ampho b liposomal?
A: Liposomal Ampho b is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Ampho b can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug
Q: Is Ampho b an antibiotic?
A: Yes, Ampho b is an antifungal antibiotic for the treatment of serious infections caused by fungi like fungal infections of one or more deep organs of the body, suspected fungal infections in patients with a raised temperature and neutropenia (reduced number of white blood cells [neutrophils]) and Visceral leishmaniasis (disease caused by a parasite)
Q: Is Ampho b testing dose needed?
A: Yes, administration of Ampho b is associated with allergy (severe and serious allergic) reaction, therefore it is recommended to administer a test dose before starting the therapy to check for sensitivity
Q: How is Ampho b administered?
A: Ampho b is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only
Q: How does Ampho b cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?
A: Ampho b can disrupt the lipid components of human kidney cells, thereby causing nephrotoxicity. The exact mechanism of hypokalemia is not known, but kidney damage may result in excessive loss of potassium in urine.
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